Comparison

Gammonix vs Backgammon City

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Gammonix

Features
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Tired of backgammon apps that push coins, timers and endless online matchmaking? Gammonix is a clean, modern backgammon board you play offline against a smart AI or a friend on the same phone. No accounts, no coins, no pressure - just dice and strategy. It is the classic tables game, redesigned to open in a second, look beautiful and respect your time, whether you have five minutes or a full evening. Every other free backgammon game wants you online, watching ads between coin timers and waiting on strangers to move. You just want to roll the dice, plan your play and get better at the game. Gammonix strips it back to the pure tabletop experience: open it and play backgammon offline against the computer in seconds, or pass the phone to a friend for a face-to-face match. It loads instantly, remembers your game exactly where you left it, and never asks you to sign in or wait your turn behind a stranger. PLAY YOUR WAY - Beat a smart heuristic AI on three levels, from Beginner to Expert, that adapts to how you play. - Pass and play local 2-player backgammon on one device, handing the phone back and forth face to face. - Choose a quick single game or full match play to 1, 3, 5 or 7 points. REAL BACKGAMMON RULES - Raise the stakes with the doubling cube for genuine match tension. - Win double with gammons and triple with backgammons, exactly like over-the-board play. - Read the race at a glance with a built-in pip counter, so you always know who is ahead. MATCH PLAY AND THE DOUBLING CUBE - Learn the doubling cube the natural way, by feeling when to double, when to take and when to drop. - Play proper matches with the Crawford rule, so the cube decisions matter right down to the last point. - Track the match score point by point and turn a single game into a real test of nerve and strategy. LEARN AS YOU PLAY - COACH MODE - Turn on Coach and the board highlights the strongest move, so you improve every single game. - Get an accuracy rating after each match that shows how close your moves were to the best line. - Pick up real backgammon strategy - priming, hitting, running and bearing off - without reading a manual. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - Watch your win rate, current streak and gammons climb across real stats and insights. - Spot your habits on a GitHub-style consistency heatmap of the days you played. - Unlock around 40 tiered trophies as you master the board. MADE TO FEEL GREAT - Switch between crisp light and dark themes to match your mood or the room. - Feel every roll and move with tactile haptics. - Use a clean, distraction-free interface in 6 languages. PERFECT FOR - Complete beginners learning the backgammon rules step by step, casual players who want a relaxing offline board game, and seasoned masters sharpening doubling-cube decisions on the commute, at the cafe or before bed - no internet required. PRIVATE AND FULLY OFFLINE - No account, no sign-up and no coins, ever. - Play backgammon with no internet connection, anywhere you go. - Your stats and progress stay on your device. Download Gammonix and enjoy backgammon the way it should be: a beautiful board, smart dice strategy and a coach in your pocket. Roll the dice, offer the cube, hit the blot and bear off at your own pace, no internet required. Your move.

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Backgammon City

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Welcome to Backgammon City — a modern way to enjoy two timeless board games: Classic Backgammon and Long Narde. Choose your favorite style and play at your own pace. Challenge the computer, select the difficulty that suits you, or compete with other players online. Whether you prefer the tactical battles of Classic Backgammon or the distinctive strategy of Long Narde, Backgammon City brings both games together in one simple and comfortable experience. Features: • Classic Backgammon and Long Narde • Single-player games against the computer • Multiple difficulty levels • Online multiplayer matches • Different online game options • Portrait and landscape gameplay • Light and dark themes • Clean and easy-to-use interface Roll the dice, plan your moves, and enjoy one of the world's most enduring board games wherever you are.

Screenshots

Gammonix4 screens
Backgammon City4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Gammonix at 13.0 against Backgammon City's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 4 level
Gammonix versus Backgammon City: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGammonixBackgammon City
PriceFreeFree
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB28 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFerran EspunaOleksii Tanchyk

In-app purchases

None

Gammonix

No in-app purchases

None

Backgammon City

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gammonix free?
Gammonix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Backgammon City free?
Backgammon City is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gammonix or Backgammon City have ads?
Both Gammonix and Backgammon City show ads.

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